girl name
Aliyah
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#263 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Aliyah in the US, 1880–2025
Aliyah first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 2011, when 2,301 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,188.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aliyah a boy or a girl name?
Aliyah is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Aliyah?
In 2025, Aliyah ranked #263 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aliyah most popular?
Aliyah was most popular in 2011, when about 2,301 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.